2013 Ford Escape engine and engine cooling problems
175 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2013 Ford Escape — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheating warning light illuminated. The contact noticed an unusual odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the engine had…”
filed Aug 27, 2026
“The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle in the winter, the coolant temperature warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an Independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the coolant sensor needed to be replaced. The coolant…”
filed Dec 29, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Coolant system leaks may cause the engines to overheat and leak flammable engine fluidsCampaign 12V551000 · Dec 3, 2012
- Cylinder head cup plug (freeze plug) may become dislodged resulting in significant loss…Campaign 12V431000 · Sep 4, 2012
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Escape years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Escape | 4 | 17% |
| 2024 Escape | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 Escape | 4 | 4% |
| 2022 Escape | 6 | 3% |
| 2021 Escape | 3 | 1% |
| 2020 Escape | 12 | 1% |
| 2019 Escape | 92 | 16% |
| 2018 Escape | 342 | 19% |
| 2017 Escape | 507 | 19% |
| 2016 Escape | 56 | 5% |
| 2015 Escape | 44 | 4% |
| 2014 Escape | 187 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Ford Escape
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.